JP5993546B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a result is derived and displayed as a display result of identification information.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, by changing the execution ratio of the pre-battle announcement effect depending on which of the two special symbol display devices is lost, before the battle in any of the two special symbol display devices There are known devices that have different reliability levels depending on whether they are a notice effect (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-101023 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the probability change promotion rate is fixed when the pre-battle notice effect is executed, when the pre-battle notice effect is executed at a timing when the probability change promotion rate is low, There was a risk of arousal.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can give an unexpected effect to an effect after a specific gaming state.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present application is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can execute a predetermined game, and is more advantageous than a normal state (for example, a probability variation state). Special state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S312C) and notification effect determination means (for example, step S620) that determines one of a plurality of types of notification effects (for example, battle effects). And an effect control CPU 120 for executing the notification effect based on the determination result of the notification effect determination means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S621). The notification effect execution means includes a first notification effect (for example, battle effect A) and the first report as the notification effect. Second notification effect that informs that the special state is continued at a probability higher than directing (e.g. battle effect B, etc.), is the first notification effect or the second notification effect after performing the first notification effect with running suggesting effect suggests that it is executed and can execute any of the third notification effect of executing the second notification effect, the first notification effect after performing the second notification effect Is not executed.
According to such a configuration, since the notification effect may be re-executed from the beginning in the middle, unexpectedness can be given. Further, at this time, since the notification effect that is more likely to be controlled in the special state may be executed again than the first notification effect, the player can be noticed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the notification effect executing means is notified that the execution of any one of a plurality of types of notification effects is performed, and then is notified that the special state is controlled. until the a condition that a predetermined operation is performed by the player, before Ki示唆rerunning the notification effect running effect from the beginning, it may be.
With this configuration, the player's willingness to participate can be improved.

(3) in the gaming machine of (1) or (2), before Symbol report intellectual demonstration execution means, based on a determination result by the previous SL paper known effect determination unit, any one of a plurality of types of broadcast knowledge effect It includes a selection effect execution means for executing a selectable selection effect (for example, the battle selected effect), and the timing of that turn out to perform either of the plurality of types of broadcast knowledge effect, the selection effect execution means May be the timing at which the selection effect is executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to compare the type of selectable broadcast knowledge effect at selected effect, interest for games can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1), (2), or (3), the notification effect executing means, when the notification effect determining means determines the first notification effect, the second notification effect. There at a higher rate than when it is determined, before Ki示唆rerunning the notification effect running effect from the beginning, may be.
According to such a configuration, even if a notification effect that is unlikely to be controlled in a special state is executed, the notification effect may be re-executed from the beginning, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the above (1) to (4) one of the gaming machines, the special state based on the determination result whether to end or continue, before Symbol report intellectual effects by pre SL paper intellectual demonstration execution means further comprising a prediction effect execution means for executing a predetermined announcement attraction prior to execution, the prediction effect executing means, when the front SL paper known effect is re-executed from the beginning, ranked up the representation embodiment of the announcement attraction You may make it run.
According to such a configuration, for both the announcement attraction boric knowledge production is to rank up, enjoyment of the game is improved.

(6) in the gaming machine of (5), the announcement attraction executing means, when the front SL paper known effect is re-executed from the beginning, the announcement attraction predetermined number of times repeatedly executed, when repeating the announcement attraction is , after executing a predetermined special effect, the advance notice starts directing straight, when it is re-started variable display again the identification information, to perform only once the different special announcement attraction and the announcement attraction A special notice effect execution means may be further provided.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of effects while preventing the effects from becoming bothersome and preventing a decrease in the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a probability change alerting | reporting effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a probability change completion | finish effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the list of battle production patterns. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a battle production pattern determination table. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect processing during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect processing during jackpot control. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation | movement of the effect during jackpot control. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation | movement of the effect during jackpot control. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation | movement of the effect during jackpot control.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended.

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, “left” and “right” color symbol display areas 5A and 5B are arranged. When the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started as the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol (for example, update of the display color) is started in the “left” color symbol display area 5A. Is done. On the other hand, when the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started as the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol is started in the “right” color symbol display area 5B. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol is finished, and the fixed color symbol that becomes the variable display result of the color symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the color symbol display area 5A changes in synchronization with the change of the first special figure, and the color symbol display area 5B changes in synchronization with the change of the second special figure.

  The color symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” color symbol display areas 5A and 5B include, for example, four types of symbols (for example, “yellow”, “green”, “red”, “blue”, etc.) As long as it is included. Each of the color symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “4” are assigned to the color symbols “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “blue”, respectively. A predetermined color design may be stopped and displayed in accordance with whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the display part at the left end of the display part corresponding to the first start winning that is not displayed) is changed to white display. Thereafter, when the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, for example, the display at the leftmost display part among the display parts corresponding to the first start winning prize is removed, and the first The display in each display part corresponding to one start winning is moved to the left one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to white display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part corresponding to the first start winning prize whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. When the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, normally not displayed ( One of the display parts that are in the transparent color (for example, the leftmost display part among the display parts corresponding to the second start winning that is not displayed) is changed to white display. Thereafter, when the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, for example, the display at the leftmost display part of the display part corresponding to the second start winning prize is removed, and the second The display in each display part corresponding to 2 start winnings is moved to the left one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to white display (for example, the rightmost display part of the display parts corresponding to the second start winning prize whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. In this embodiment, eight display portions are provided in the start winning memory display area 5H, of which four on the left are display portions corresponding to the first start winning, and four on the right are the second. It is a display part corresponding to the start winning, and it is possible to specify which start winning is corresponding to the reserved storage.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If so, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special game started first is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Due to this, when the start condition for starting the special figure game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory The number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second holding memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). The added value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be the total reserved memory number or the special figure reserved memory number.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. An operation unit 30 that can be operated by a player is attached to a member forming the hitting ball supply tray. The operation unit 30 is a push button capable of depressing a direction selected from a plurality of predetermined directions (for example, four directions) such as back, front, left, and right (front and rear, left and right) as viewed from the player. A plurality of operation units, which are a circular operation button 32 in a plan view made up of switches and an annular operation dial 33 in a plan view made up of a dial (jog dial) provided around the operation buttons 32 and capable of being rotated. It is configured to include. The operation button 32 can be pressed down in the whole downward direction in addition to the four directions of front, rear, left and right. That is, the player operates the operation buttons 32 in addition to the pressing direction selection operation for selectively pressing one direction from the front, rear, left and right directions in the state of facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the direction selection operation. It is possible to perform an entire pressing determination operation for pressing the entire 32 downward. Further, the player can perform a rotation direction selection operation for selectively rotating the operation dial 33 in one rotation direction of clockwise (clockwise) or counterclockwise (counterclockwise). The player's operation action performed on the operation button 32 and the operation dial 33 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  Note that the operation unit 30 is not limited to a unit that can perform a pressing operation or a rotation operation, and may be a unit that can perform a contact operation or a pressing operation such as a touch panel, or a tilting operation such as a lever-type switch. May be possible. Further, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation unit 30 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the operation button 32, a portion operated to select the front direction (back side) (the back side portion of the operation button 32 in a state where the player faces the pachinko gaming machine 1) is changed to the front direction portion (back direction portion). ). In the operation button 32, a portion operated to select a rear direction (front side) (a front side portion of the operation button 32 in a state where the player faces the pachinko gaming machine 1) is set to a rear direction portion (front direction portion). ). In the operation button 32, a portion operated to select the left direction (a left portion of the operation button 32 in a state where the player faces the pachinko gaming machine 1) is referred to as a left direction portion. A portion of the operation button 32 that is operated to select the right direction (a right portion of the operation button 32 when the player faces the pachinko gaming machine 1) is referred to as a right direction portion.

  In addition to the operation unit 30, the members that form the hitting ball supply tray in the gaming machine frame 3 include a ball lending switch 91 that is operated when a game ball is lent through a predetermined card unit, a prepaid card, and the like. A return switch 92 or the like that is operated when receiving a return is attached. For example, the ball lending switch 91 and the return switch 92 may be arranged on the same surface as the surface on which the operation unit 30 is attached in the hitting ball supply tray, at a position recessed from the surface. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from pressing the ball lending switch 91 or the return switch 92 by mistake while the player is operating the operation unit 30.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the expansion opening control (tilting control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B does not execute the usual game and is tilted. It is possible to perform normal opening control that is performed and returns to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied by the above, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “3” and “7” are jackpot symbols, and symbols indicating “−” are lost symbols. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state as the specific game state controlled after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period (for example, 29). Second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated, the special winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to a first state advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening. Round game is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In this embodiment, the number of executions of the round game, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, is the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the big hit game state in which the number of executions of the round game is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a big hit gaming state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the 15-round big hit state is based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the game is finished, one of the special gaming states is that the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is reduced compared to the normal state (also referred to as the “low probability low base state”). Also referred to as “state”). Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. In addition, after the big hit state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the normal state is set instead of the short-time state. You may do it. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is It is called a big hit symbol (also called non-probable big hit symbol). The fact that the normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “normal big hit” (also referred to as “non-probable big hit”).

  Out of the special symbol showing the numbers "3" and "7" that will be the big hit symbol, the big hit state based on the special symbol showing the number "7" being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game Later, as one of the special gaming states different from the short-time state, for example, the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened compared to the normal state, and probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed. It is controlled to a probability variation state as a high probability gaming state. In the probability changing state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. In this embodiment, such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. On the other hand, after the certainty change state is reached, any one of the conditions that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or the variable display result is “big hit” is first. You may make it complete | finish when it is materialized. In addition, even if the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability change state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be. Alternatively, when the special display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without the variable display result being “big hit” after the probability changing state, the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to the normal state. While returning to the same variable display time, the probability variation control may be continuously performed. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is Called. In addition, when the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit”, it is called “probable big hit”. Note that the jackpot symbols “1” to “7” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The second start condition is such that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the certain change state or the short time state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C appears, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case of reach of normal reach. (Big hit reliability) increases. In addition, when the reach form of Super Reach C appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of Super Reach A or Super Reach B appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher. Further, when the reach form of super reach B appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) is higher than when the reach form of super reach A appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is given by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” can be executed, and whether or not to execute each effect operation in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side or the like. It is determined.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, it is predetermined as a pseudo-continuous chance of a predetermined special combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of loss combinations is displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. As a result, the player can recognize that a specific effect of “pseudo-ream” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any of the pseudo-ream chances, and variable display as the number of times of pseudo-ream fluctuation increases. The expectation that the result will be a “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, the movable member provided inside or outside the game area may be controlled to operate during each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . As yet another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, among the lighting and blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the movable member, the display of the effect image, Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect combining a part or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the effect mode changes, the possibility that the variable display result becomes a “big hit” may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (for example, a movable member, etc.) (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), image Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) Instead of changing the character display or changing the display of the background image, the effect mode in the re-change effect may be made different. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. Notifying the player that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A notice effect may be executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as display-type notices such as “character display” and “step-up display” are set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the “character display” notice effect, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, an effect display in which one of a plurality of types of character images prepared in advance is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed. In the “step-up display” notice effect, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an effect display that switches and displays a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect operation may be performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the notice effect of “step-up display”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without switching. In addition, instead of the effect display for switching the effect image to be displayed, or along with such an effect display, for example, the effect mode is caused by an effect operation in which a movable member for effect is operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

  The notice effect that can be stepped up is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize slot or the second start prize slot). Is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display, and is also referred to as a step-up notice effect that changes (steps up) the aspect of the notice (effect contents by display, sound, lamp, moving object, etc.) in multiple stages. The In general, the greater the number of stages (number of steps) that change, the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). Also, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it will be “probable big hit”, a specific reach effect will be executed, from “normal big hit” to “probable big hit” Of the promotion, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbols “3” and “7”, which are jackpot symbols, are stopped as special symbols for the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probable variation jackpot combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the determined decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination has an even symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Any one of the decorative symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is predetermined in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. As long as they are stopped and displayed together on the active line. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one of the rounds ends in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state During the jackpot game state, during the jackpot game state, during the period from the end of the final round until the start of the next variable display game, etc. An effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion success effect that notifies that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion that becomes a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or The player may be notified of the presence / absence of promotion that is in a probable change state by displaying an effect image different from the variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Specifically, in the promotion effect, after performing an effect asking whether or not to be controlled to the probability change state (second mode) using an accessory or character, for example, the effect button is operated to control the probability change state. Or a notification that the character or character is controlled to be in a certain variation state. In addition, when the promotion effect is executed a plurality of times, when a series of stories is developed and completed, it is informed that it will be controlled to the probability variation state, but if it is not completed, it will not be informed that it will be controlled to the probability variation state. You can do it. When it is notified that the state is controlled to the probability variation state, when the big hit state ends, the control is performed to the probability variation state. When it is informed that it is not controlled to the probability variation state, when the big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the time reduction state.

  In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for informing that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and / or a background image or a decorative pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5. The display mode may be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, so that the player may be in the effect mode during probability change in which the player can recognize that the probability change state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a power supply board 16, and a payout control board 17 as shown in FIG. ing. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the power supply board 16 and the payout control board 17, the production control board 12, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. A drawer relay board 19 is also mounted for relaying various control signals transmitted between the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, and the operation detection switch 31. Further, a frame relay board 26 is provided between the drawer relay board 19 and the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, and the operation detection switch 31 for relaying various control signals. In addition, various boards such as an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  The power supply board 16 supplies power to various boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and effect devices such as the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9, and the speaker 8.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. When the main board 11 receives the detection signals from the various switches, the main board 11 sends out a prize ball signal for executing a prize ball payout according to the various switches to the payout control board 17. The winning ball signal is transmitted via the power supply board 16. When the payout control board 17 receives the prize ball signal, it drives the ball payout device 18 to pay out the prize ball according to the prize ball signal. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A movable member 34 is provided at a predetermined position inside or outside the game area. The movable member 34 operates under the control of the effect control board 12. A motor or the like for operating the operating member 34 is connected to the effect control board 12 via the drawer relay board 19 and the frame relay board 26. In this embodiment, a notice effect for operating the movable member 34 is executed as one of the notice effects described later. Note that the movable member 34 may be operated in an effect other than the notice effect (such as a reach effect).

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In this embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as separate effect control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result indicating whether the decorative display variable display mode (big hit type) is “normal” or “probable change”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect control command for setting EXT data corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing” and “big hit” and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”) is prepared. Then, information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command 9000H is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The command 9200H is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, the game control microcomputer 100 is initialized. Send a command to specify.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result.

  The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. In the big winning mouth opening notification command and the big winning mouth opening notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the big hit gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decorative design to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. .

  The command B001H is generated by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure has been established. The command B002H is generated by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C0XXH is used to display the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Alternatively, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C (for example, “1” to “8”). Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  In this way, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers MR4 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Also, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are not separately independent, for example, the special figure display result The random number value MR1 for determination and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be integrated such as having shared numerical value data or shared determined value data. . In addition, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type have a single numerical value data or a single determination value data. It may be.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR4 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using Further, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 is obtained. It may be updated. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used to determine the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as “normal” or “probability change”. It is a numerical value, for example, taking a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR4 is a value in the range of “1” to “997”. Take.

  FIG. 5 shows a decorative pattern variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, a fluctuation pattern PA1-1 and a fluctuation pattern PA1-2 are prepared in advance as non-reach fluctuation patterns. As reach variation patterns, a variation pattern PA2-1, a variation pattern PA2-2, a variation pattern PB3-1, and a variation pattern PB3-2 are prepared in advance. As hit fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, a fluctuation pattern PA4-1, a fluctuation pattern PA4-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance.

  FIG. 6 shows the decorative pattern variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern with a super reach (super reach A, super reach B, super reach C) is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2 are prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Further, a variation pattern type CA2-1 and a variation pattern type CA2-2 are prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Corresponding to the variable display mode (big hit type) where the variable display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 and the fluctuation pattern type CA3-2 are prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening”. For the variation pattern type CA1-2, for example, the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more, and the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are variably displayed. It is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which the time is shortened, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “with shortening”.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 includes a normal reach that is a normal reach effect after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “losing” ”includes a variation pattern previously associated with“ normal reach (losing) ”. The variation pattern type CA2-2 includes a reach combination after the variable display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state, and the reach combination is determined when the reach production is finished. It is a variation pattern type of “super reach (losing)” for deriving and displaying a symbol, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “super reach (losing)”.

  The variation pattern type CA3-1 is a variation pattern of “normal reach (big hit)” in which a fixed ornament symbol of a big hit combination is derived and displayed when normal reach is included after the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol is set to the reach state, and the reach effect is finished. It is a type and includes a variation pattern that is associated with “normal reach (big hit)” in advance. Fluctuation pattern type CA3-2 is a “super reach (big win)” that displays super-reach after reaching the variable display state of the decorative symbols in the reach state, and derivates and displays the definite decorative symbols of the big hit combination when the reach production ends. It is a variation pattern type, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “super reach (big hit)”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and decorative pattern variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the symbol display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a special symbol display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7 is prepared in advance as a symbol display result determination table. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variably displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as a “big hit” before the determined special symbol as a result is derived and displayed based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to. The special figure display result determination table 130 stores the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 11 is off or on. It consists of setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to the big hit determination value data and the loss determination value data.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is variably displayed based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big jackpot” and control is made to the jackpot game state. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “normal” and “probability”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “2”. Regardless, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “normal” or “probability change”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “normal” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while the decision value assigned to the jackpot type “probability change”. The table data shown indicates the determination result that control is performed to the probability variation state. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value) is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “1”). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. 3 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in a ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal use) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to either the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2. .

  Note that the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A may include a portion in which a determination value is assigned to a different variation pattern type depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. In addition, the assignment of the determined value to each variation pattern type may be made different depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types is determined. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to which of the multiple types of jackpot types. Further, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probable variation state, the determination values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C determine the change pattern type when the special figure display result is determined (predetermined). This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, for example, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C is special, for example, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more even in the normal state. It is selected as a use table when the variable display time of symbols and decorative symbols is shortened.

  Note that the variation pattern type is determined by referring to different determination tables when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and when the gaming state is a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. You may be made to be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Furthermore, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, when the total number of reserved memories is “1”, when the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables when there is a certain number and when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to a common determination table, while the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. You may do it. In this case, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern that has a shorter variable display time than when it is less than the predetermined number. It suffices that the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to be higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to the reference. For example, if the total pending storage number is less than a predetermined number in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is selected as the use table, while the probability variation state or the time reduction state exists. Sometimes, if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-. 1 is allocated to any one of the variation pattern type CA1-2, the variation pattern type CA2-1, and the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, determination values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for each variation pattern type are different. There is a part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened.

  In addition, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2, while in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, the variation pattern type is determined. A decision value is assigned to CA1-2. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value for each variation pattern type depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state, or a probability variation state. The assignment may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value is set to a different variation pattern type depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. It may be assigned. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, the variation pattern type CA1-1, the variation pattern type CA1-2, and the variation Either the pattern type CA2-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2 can be determined. Here, the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2 correspond to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach” as shown in FIG. 6B. It is a variation pattern type. The variation pattern type CA2-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-2 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B. More than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1. By such setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than the case where the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when it is in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the total number of stored storages in the normal state As compared with the case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 10A and a big hit variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 10B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 133A is based on the random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 133B is based on the variation pattern determination random number MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  For example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 is provided in the RAM 102 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A as the reserved data. The

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and sets the second start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as the reserved data. The

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the order of winning of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening or “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, etc. In the step S15 shown in FIG. 18 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 19, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. For the ordinary symbol process flag, which process should be selected and executed in the ordinary symbol process processing shown in step S16 shown in FIG. 18 in order to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 Instruct.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability change flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a probability change state, while being cleared to an off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the probability changing state or the time saving state and the time reduction control is started, while the probability changing state or the time saving state is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the universal diagram game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary variation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a short time counter, a round number counter, and the like. .

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. For example, when the jackpot gaming state is ended, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, to control to end the time reduction state and shift to the normal state.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated. The hold fluctuation count counter is used to count the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the hold fluctuation in an identifiable manner.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, if the jackpot type is “normal”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” and the jackpot type is “probable change”. For example, “1” is set in the big hit type buffer value.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected to wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the operation unit 30 has been detected from the operation detection switch 31.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, the random value SR1 for determining the probability change notification effect pattern, the random value SR2 for determining the probability change end effect pattern, and the disturbance for determining the battle effect pattern Numerical data indicating the numerical value SR3 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the numerical values SR1 to SR3 may be counted. Alternatively, by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and calculation processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 124, the numerical data indicating all or part of the rendering random number is updated. You may make it do. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating all the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  The random value SR1 for determining the probability change notification effect pattern is whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect for notifying whether or not to be controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, and when executing the probability change notification effect. It is a random value used to determine which of a plurality of types of probability variation notification effect patterns, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value SR2 for determining the probability variation end effect pattern is a random value used to determine whether the probability variation end effect pattern for notifying whether or not the probability variation state ends after the end of the big hit gaming state is one of a plurality of types. It is a numerical value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “200”.

  The random effect value SR3 for determining the battle effect pattern is a random value used to determine which of the plurality of types of battle effect patterns to be executed as part of the probability variation end effect. It takes a value in the range of “201”.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of a probability change notification effect pattern determination table stored in the ROM 121. The probability change notification effect pattern determination table 159 determines whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability change state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the probability change notification effect in the case of executing the probability change notification effect. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine which of a plurality of patterns is used. In the probability change notification effect pattern determination table 159, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value SR1 for determining the probability change notification effect pattern is determined according to whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability change”. It is assigned to one of the probability change notification patterns of notification HP1 to probability change notification HP5. Specifically, in the order of probability variation notification HP5> probability variation notification HP4> probability variation notification HP3> probability variation notification HP2> probability variation notification HP1, the reliability that the big hit type is “probability variation” is high.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in the probability variation notification effect pattern of the probability variation notification HP1, the promotion effect A is executed in the big hit gaming state. In the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP2, the promotion effect A is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the promotion effect A is executed again from the beginning. In the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP3, the promotion effect A is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the promotion effect B is re-executed from the beginning. In the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP4, the promotion effect B is executed in the big hit gaming state. In the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP5, the promotion effect B is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the promotion effect B is re-executed from the beginning. As described above, the probability that the jackpot type is “probability change” is higher in the probability change notification HP5 and the probability change notification HP4 in which the promotion effect B is executed than in the probability change notification HP2 and the probability change notification HP1 in which the promotion effect A is executed. Therefore, the promotion effect B is more reliable than the promotion effect A that the jackpot type is “probable change”. For this reason, in the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP3, the promotion effect A is executed in the jackpot gaming state, and the promotion effect B is re-executed from the beginning, so that the reliability of the jackpot type becomes “probability change”. Can be ranked up, and the player can be noticed.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of a probability variation end effect pattern determination table stored in the ROM 121. The probability variation end effect pattern determination table 160 is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of probability variation end effect patterns for notifying whether or not the probability change state ends after the end of the big hit gaming state. . In the probability variation end effect pattern determination table 159, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR2 for determining the probability change end effect pattern depends on whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability variation”. It is assigned to one of the probability variation end effect patterns from the end SP1 to the probability variation end SP5. Specifically, the reliability that the probability variation state continues is high in the order of probability variation end SP5> probability variation end SP4> probability variation end SP3> probability variation end SP2> probability variation end SP1.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, in the probability variation end effect pattern of probability variation end SP1, the battle effect A is executed in the big hit gaming state. In the probability variation end effect pattern of the probability variation end SP2, the battle effect A is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the battle effect A is re-executed from the beginning. In the probability variation end effect pattern of probability variation end SP3, the battle effect A is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the battle effect B is re-executed from the beginning. In the probability variation end effect pattern of the probability variation end SP4, the battle effect B is executed in the big hit gaming state. In the probability variation end effect pattern of the probability variation end SP5, the battle effect B is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the battle effect B is re-executed from the beginning. As described above, the probability variation end SP5 and the probability variation end SP4 in which the battle effect B is executed are more reliable than the probability variation end SP2 and the probability variation end SP1 in which the battle effect A is performed. Therefore, the reliability of the probability variation state is higher in the battle effect B than in the battle effect A. Therefore, in the probability variation end effect pattern of probability variation end SP3, the battle effect A is executed in the big hit gaming state, and the reliability of the big hit type becomes “probable change” by executing the battle effect B from the beginning. Can be ranked up, and the player can be noticed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a list of battle effect patterns. As shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of battle effect patterns are provided according to the type of battle effect. First, battle effect patterns K1, K2, and K3 are provided regardless of the type of battle effect.

  In the battle effect pattern K1, a notice effect of “step-up operation” from the start of the probability change end effect to STEP 2 (second stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying one character image are executed. This is a notice effect pattern.

  In the battle effect pattern K2, a notice effect of “step-up operation” from the start of the probability variation end effect to STEP 2 (second stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed. This is a notice effect pattern.

  In the battle effect pattern K3, a “step-up operation” notice effect from the start of the probability change end effect to STEP 3 (third stage) and a “character notice” notice effect that displays two character images are executed. This is a notice effect pattern.

  Corresponding to the battle effect A, battle effect patterns A1, A2, and A3 are provided.

  In the battle effect pattern A1, a notice effect of “step-up operation” from the start of the probability change end effect to STEP 2 (second stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying one character image are executed. This is a battle effect pattern in which a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to STEP 2 (second stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed at the start of the next round. In the battle effect pattern A1, the effect time in which the first notice effect is executed and the effect time in which the second notice effect is executed are equal.

  In the battle effect pattern A2, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” from the start of the probability change end effect to the STEP 2 (second stage) and the notice effect of the “character notice” for displaying one character image are executed. This is a battle effect pattern in which a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to STEP 2 (second stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed at the start of the next round. In the battle effect pattern A2, the time for which the first notice effect is executed is shorter than the time for which the second notice effect is executed. The total effect time is determined in accordance with the variation pattern, and is the same as the battle effect pattern A1.

  In the battle effect pattern A3, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” from the start of the probability change end effect to the STEP 3 (third stage) and the notice effect of the “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed. This is a battle effect pattern in which a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to STEP 3 (third stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed at the start of the next round. In the battle effect pattern A3, the time when the first notice effect is executed is longer than the time when the second notice effect is executed. The total effect time is determined in accordance with the variation pattern, and is the same as the battle effect pattern A1.

  Further, corresponding to the battle effect B, battle effect patterns B1, B2, and B3 are provided.

  In the battle effect pattern B1, the notice effect of the “step up operation” from the start of the probability change end effect to the STEP 2 (second stage) and the notice effect of the “character notice” for displaying one character image are executed. At the start of the next round, a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to STEP 2 (second stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed, and at the start of the next round, STEP 3 ( This is a battle effect pattern in which a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to the third stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed. In the battle effect pattern B1, the effect time when the first notice effect is executed, the effect time when the second notice effect is executed, and the effect time when the third notice effect is executed are equalized. Yes.

  In the battle effect pattern B2, the notice effect of the “step up operation” from the start of the probability change end effect to the STEP 2 (second stage) and the notice effect of the “character notice” for displaying one character image are executed. At the start of the next round, a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to STEP 2 (second stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed, and at the start of the next round, STEP 3 ( This is a battle effect pattern in which a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to the third stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed. In the battle effect pattern B2, the effect time for executing the first notice effect and the effect time for executing the second notice effect are shorter than the effect time for executing the third notice effect. The total effect time is determined in accordance with the variation pattern, and is the same as the battle effect pattern B1.

  In the battle effect pattern B3, a notice effect of “step-up operation” from the start of the probability variation end effect to STEP 3 (third stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying one character image are executed. At the start of the next round, a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to STEP 3 (third stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” that displays two character images are executed, and at the start of the next round, STEP 3 ( This is a battle effect pattern in which a notice effect of “step-up operation” up to the third stage) and a notice effect of “character notice” for displaying two character images are executed. In the battle effect pattern B3, the effect time for executing the first notice effect is longer than the effect time for executing the second notice effect and the effect time for executing the third notice effect. The total effect time is determined in accordance with the variation pattern, and is the same as the battle effect pattern B1.

  FIG. 16A shows a configuration example of a battle effect pattern determination table 161 </ b> A stored in the ROM 121. When the battle effect A is executed, the battle effect pattern determination table 161A does not execute the battle effect pattern based on the random value SR3 for determining the battle effect pattern, K1, K2, K3, A1, A2, A3. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In the battle effect pattern determination table 161A, the assignment of the determined value to each battle effect pattern differs depending on whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability”. Specifically, the reliability with which the probability variation state continues is high in the order of battle effect patterns K3> K2> K1. Moreover, the reliability with which a probability variation state continues is high in order of battle production pattern A3> A2> A1.

  FIG. 16B shows a configuration example of a battle effect pattern determination table 161 </ b> B stored in the ROM 121. When the battle effect pattern B is executed, the battle effect pattern determination table 161B is based on the battle effect pattern determination random value SR3, and the battle effect pattern is set to the battle effect pattern No battle effect K1, K2, K3, B1, B2, This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of B3. In the battle effect pattern determination table 161B, the assignment of the determined value to each battle effect pattern differs depending on which of the variation patterns (variable display results) is. Specifically, the reliability with which the probability variation state continues is high in the order of battle effect patterns K3> K2> K1. Moreover, the reliability with which a probability variation state continues is high in order of battle production pattern B3> B2> B1.

  In addition, in the battle effect pattern shown in FIG. 15, it is preferable that the battle effect pattern with the same last number performs the same effect in the same effect time to the middle. For example, the first announcement effects of the battle effects in A2 and B2 execute the same effects at the same effect time, and execute the same effects at the same effect time at the start of the next round in B2. By doing in this way, it can prevent that a player recognizes victory or defeat in the middle of a battle production, and the interest of a game falls.

  In this embodiment, the first notice effect in the battle effect and the notice effect at the time of repetition are determined at a time by determining the battle effect pattern. Which notice effect is executed at each timing? May be determined individually. Further, in this embodiment, the notice effect of “character notice” and the notice effect of “step-up operation” are determined as a set. (Production mode) may be determined individually.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 has a light emitting body such as the image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation buttons 32, and a movable member 34 provided for the effect item. In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical parts) including the above, a plurality of types of pattern data constituting the production control pattern are stored in advance. As such an effect control pattern, for example, a symbol variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, a hit effect control pattern, and the like may be included.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The notice effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and may be prepared in advance for each of the notice effect patterns according to the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. For example, each of the plurality of notice effect control patterns corresponds to the plurality of notice patterns prepared in advance for executing the notice effect of “character notice”, the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, and the operation. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as a setting of an operation valid period for effectively detecting an operation action on the button 32 and a setting for switching an effect operation when an operation is detected. Furthermore, the presence / absence and type of pseudo-continuous effects, the presence / absence of special notice effects, and the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the effect mode are facilitated.

  The hit-time effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation during the period of control in the big hit game state after the special figure display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. A plurality of display results may be prepared in advance depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or whether the big hit type is “normal” or “probability”.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 17, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 17 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 18 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S100.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold storage corresponding to the number of hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may identify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S204). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 18 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the processing of step S206, for example, by adding 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number counter (total reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the total reserved memory number is set to 1. Add (step S209). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S210). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). . The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is performed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 18 after the special symbol process process is completed, and the first start winning prize designation command and the prefetch result notification. Following the command, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the processing of step S211, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. It is determined whether or not (step S212). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S212; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S212; Yes), it corresponds to the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S213). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S213 (step S213; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S213; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S214). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S215). . Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S216). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S217). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 18 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S217 is executed, the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S220), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory number count value. Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S221). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S222). . For example, when the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Subsequent to the result notification command, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 19 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and a result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, a process for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. Further, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included.

  The special winning opening opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command when hit.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable state corresponding to the jackpot type are included.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, first, the CPU 103 first and second reserved memory numbers based on the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. It is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number that is the total value of the numbers is “0” (step S231 shown in FIG. 21). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S232). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value, the total reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C receives the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S232 is “first” or “second” (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S235). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory number count value, the first reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S239). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S240). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S241).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S237 and S241, a special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. 130 is selected and set (step S242). For example, in the process of step S242, the storage address of the special figure display result determination table 130 in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like.

  The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S235 is “big hit” or “lost”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” according to which of the determined values assigned to each special figure display result of “” (step S243). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S243 is “big hit” (step S244 in FIG. 22).

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is a “hit” (step S244; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S245). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S246). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, a plurality of jackpots prepared in advance, such as “normal” and “probability change”, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type read in step S235. One of the types is determined (step S247). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S248). As an example, if the big hit type is “normal”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, and if “big change”, it may be “1”.

  After the process of step S248 is executed, a maximum value for the number of winning a prize opening is set (for example, “15”) (step S253).

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is not “big hit” (step S244; No), after executing the process of step S253, the result of the prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S254). As an example, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the numbers “3” and “7” which are big hit symbols are changed according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S248. One of the special symbols shown is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S254, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S255), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved storage is “0” in step S231 in FIG. 21 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S256), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In the demonstration display setting in step S256, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, for example. The customer waiting demonstration designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 18 after the special symbol process is completed. Is done.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is being executed is set (step S266). ).

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S266 (step S266; No), it is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more (step S267). If the total reserved storage number is less than “3” (step S267; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is on in step S266 (step S266; Yes), or when the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more in step S267 (step S267; Yes), the fluctuation occurs. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of pattern types (step S269). Even when the time reduction flag is on in step S266, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and a different determination table is set according to the determination result. You may choose. For example, if the hourly flag is on and the total reserved memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S268 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, while the total reserved memory number If “1” is greater than or equal to “1”, the process proceeds to step S269, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C may be selected and set.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S268, and S269, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the special-purpose variation random value buffer or the like, step S262, By referring to the use table set in either S268 or S269, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270). Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type may be extracted from the random number circuit 503, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S270 is executed. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold together with the random numbers MR1 to MR2, which are extracted when a game ball that has entered the start prize opening or the second start prize opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the memory | storage part 151B.

  In the process of step S270, whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied. Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by the random counter or the like, the variation pattern type can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, either the loss variation pattern determination table 133A or the big hit variation pattern determination table 133B is selected depending on whether the special figure display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S271). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S271 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S272). The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S272 is executed, or may be the first start prize. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with random numbers MR1 and MR2 are extracted when a game ball that has entered the mouth or the second start winning opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S272, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S272, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S270, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S274). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a pending storage from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance in order to sequentially transmit the number notification command. In the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a pending storage from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit the number notification command sequentially, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S275 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. Alternatively, it may be transmitted in the order of the pending storage number notification command. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer. Thereby, when the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 18 is executed after the special symbol stop process is finished, the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed. Is sent. After the setting in step S293, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S295). For example, in the process of step S295, the CPU 103 performs a process of clearing the probability variation flag and the short time flag to turn off, a process of clearing the short time counter for counting the number of remaining special game games in the short time state, and the like. Just do it. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the time reduction flag is on (step S304; Yes), the stored value (time reduction count value) in the time reduction counter provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is updated by subtracting 1 (step S305). ), It is determined whether or not the updated time count count value is “0” (step S306). If the time reduction count value is “0” (step S306; Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off (step S307).

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S304 (step S304; No), or when the time reduction count value is other than “0” (step S306; No), after executing the process of step S307, the special figure is displayed. The process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S308).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, etc. The type is specified (step S312A). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type identified in step S312A is “probable change” (step S312B). At this time, if the big hit type is “probability change” (step S312B; Yes), the probability change flag is set to the on state (step S312C). Then, a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state is set in the time reduction counter (step S313A), and the time reduction flag is turned on. The state is set (step S313B). Thereafter, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S314), and then the big hit end processing is ended. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the time-saving counter may not be set, and the time-controlled state may be controlled until the next special game.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is displayed as software. Update with Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various production operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, warning pattern, etc., depending on the variation pattern and variable display result, etc. The process to determine is included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern are set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation process, various control data are read from the symbol variation control pattern or the like corresponding to the value of the representation control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the representation control timer setting unit 192. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This decoration symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4” when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”. Updated. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set contents is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 or voice Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Processing for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing, is included. In the ending effect process, the display value of the background image corresponding to the effect mode is set in the image display device 5 by setting the stored value (effect mode flag value) in the effect mode flag according to the promotion effect buffer value. Done. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S551). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S551; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S552).

  If it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S553), The final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S553, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the final decorative symbol combination that is the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S554), and the final The stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S554, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S551 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S551; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S555). As an example, in the process of step S555, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. In the process of step S555, for example, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability”, a normal symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating a number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) is displayed. ) Is selected and set to the final stop symbol that normally constitutes the jackpot combination.

  Subsequent to any one of steps S553 to S555, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S556). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the plurality of prepared effect control patterns corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a use pattern.

  Following the processing of step S556, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S557). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S558). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S556 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the five display areas. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S559), and then the decorative symbol variation setting process is ended.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction, for example) (step S561) and then displays the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the production control process timer determination value indicated by the control pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S562). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S562; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  When the timer determination value is matched in step S562 (step S562; Yes), various control data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. , One of the end codes) is read (step S563). Here, if the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S562 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other and stored. What is necessary is just to read control data by the process of step S563. Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S563 is an end code (step S564). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S564; No), after performing an effect control command process for performing a command or setting according to the control data read in step S563 (step S564) S565), the decorative pattern changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S564 that the code is an end code (step S564; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S566). Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the processing at the end of decorative symbol variation (step S567), and then the decorative symbol variation processing is terminated. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S564 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, the temporary stop display is performed so as to display the fluctuation variation of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop command is received in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 shown in FIG. In response to this, the decorative design may be stopped completely.

  30 and 31 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the big hit control effect processing executed in step S164 of FIG. In the effect processing during the big hit control, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601 in FIG. 30). At this time, if a hit end designation command is received (step S601; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect that is performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state is made (step S602), and the value of the production process flag is set. After updating to “5” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S603), the big hit control effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S602, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S601 (step S601; No), for example, the probability change state is controlled depending on whether or not the probability change flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. It is determined whether or not (step S604). At this time, if it is not controlled to the probability change state (step S604; No), for example, the probability change notification effect depends on whether or not the effect control process timer value matches the effect start determination value indicated in the effect control pattern. It is determined whether or not the start timing has come (step S605 in FIG. 31).

  If it is the start timing of the probability change notification effect in step S605 (step S605; Yes), the probability change notification effect pattern determination table 160 is selected and set (step S606). Based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for determining the probability change notification effect pattern, the presence / absence of the probability change notification effect and the probability change notification effect pattern when executing the probability change notification effect are determined (step S607). In addition, a setting is made to control an effect operation that is a promotion selection effect that can be selected from a plurality of types of promotion effects (step S608). As an example, in the process of step S608, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control for starting an effect operation as a promotion selection effect by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the rotation detection period based on the setting in the effect control pattern (step S609). The rotation detection period is a period during which a player's instruction operation (rotation operation) on the operation dial 33 is effectively detected. At this time, if it is the rotation detection period (step S609; Yes), it is determined based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31 whether or not the rotation operation is detected (step S610). At this time, if a rotation operation is detected (step S610; Yes), control for updating the effect operation by the promotion selection effect is performed according to the amount of rotation operation (rotation amount) (step S611). For example, in the production operation control by the process of step S611, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  When no rotation operation is detected in step S610 (step S610; No), after executing the process of step S611, it is determined whether it is the selection end timing of the promotion effect based on the setting in the effect control pattern. Is determined (step S612). At this time, if the promotion effect selection end timing is not reached (step S612; No), the big hit control effect processing is ended as it is.

  When it is the end timing for selecting the promotion effect in step S612 (step S612; Yes), after setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the promotion effect according to the probability change notification effect pattern (step S613), the jackpot control The medium production process ends. For example, in the process of step S613, if the probability change notification effect pattern determined in step S607 is any one of the probability change notification HP1 to the probability change notification HP3, a setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the promotion effect A is performed. If it is any one of the probability change notification HP4 and the probability change notification HP5, the setting for controlling the effect operation as the promotion effect B is performed. In the rendering operation control by the process of step S613, the display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is voice controlled. Of the transmission to the board 13 and the signal output specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them are sequentially or in parallel (if there is only one operation, it will be In)

  If it is not the rotation detection period in step S609 (step S609; No), it is determined whether it is a push-pull detection period (step S614). The push-pull detection period is a period during which a player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) with respect to the operation button 32 is detected effectively. At this time, if it is a push-pull detection period (step S614; Yes), whether or not an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the operation button 32 has been detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31 or the like. Is determined (step S615).

  When it is not the push-pull detection period in step S614 (step S614; No), or when there is no instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the operation button 32 in step S615 (step S615; No), the effect operation by the promotion effect is performed. After setting for control (step S616), the big hit control effect processing is terminated. For example, in the presentation operation control by the process of step S616, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data specified by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  When there is an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 in step S615 (step S615; Yes), a setting for re-starting the effect operation as the promotion effect from the beginning is performed according to the probability change notification effect pattern. After that (step S617), the big hit control effect processing is terminated. For example, in the process of step S617, if the probability change notification effect pattern determined in step S607 is the probability change notification HP2, the setting for re-starting the effect operation as the promotion effect A is performed from the beginning, and the probability change notification HP3. If it is one of the probability change notifications HP5, the setting for re-starting the effect operation as the promotion effect B is performed from the beginning. In the rendering operation control by the process of step S617, the display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is voice controlled. Of the transmission to the board 13 and the signal output specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them are sequentially or in parallel (if there is only one operation, it will be In)

  When the process is controlled to the probability change state in step S604 (step S604; Yes), for example, the probability change ends depending on whether or not the effect control process timer value matches the effect start determination value indicated by the effect control pattern. It is determined whether or not the production start timing has come (step S618 in FIG. 30).

  If it is the start timing of the probability variation end effect in step S618 (step S618; Yes), the probability variation end effect pattern determination table 161 is selected and set (step S619). Then, the probability variation end effect pattern is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for determining the probability change end effect pattern (step S620). After performing the setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the battle effect according to the probability variation end effect pattern (step S621), the effect process during the big hit control is ended. For example, in the process of step S621, if the probability variation end effect pattern determined in step S620 is any one of probability variation end SP1 to probability variation end SP3, setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the battle effect A is performed. If it is either the probability variation end SP4 or the probability variation end SP5, the setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the battle effect B is performed. In the rendering operation control by the process of step S621, the display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is voice controlled. Of the transmission to the board 13 and the signal output specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them are sequentially or in parallel (if there is only one operation, it will be In)

  If it is not the start timing of the probable end effect in step S609 (step S618; No), it is determined whether or not it is a push-pull detection period (step S622). The push-pull detection period is a period during which a player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) with respect to the operation button 32 is detected effectively. At this time, if it is the push-pull detection period (step S622; Yes), whether or not an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the operation button 32 has been detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31 or the like. Is determined (step S623).

  When it is not the push-pull detection period in step S622 (step S622; No), or when there is no instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the operation button 32 in step S623 (step S623; No), the rendering operation by the battle effect is performed. After setting for control (step S624), the big hit control effect processing is terminated. For example, in the rendering operation control by the process of step S624, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data specified by the audio control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  When there is an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 in step S623 (step S623; Yes), the battle effect pattern determination table 161 is selected and set according to the probability variation end effect pattern (step S625). . For example, in the process of step S625, if the probability change end effect pattern determined in step S620 is the probability change end SP2, the battle effect pattern determination table 161A corresponding to the battle effect A is set, and the probability change end SP4 and the probability change end SP5. If any of the above, the battle effect pattern determination table 161B corresponding to the battle effect B is set. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 for determining the battle effect pattern, the battle effect pattern is determined (step S626). Subsequently, after performing the setting for re-starting the effect operation that becomes the battle effect according to the battle effect pattern (step S627), the effect process during the big hit control is ended. For example, in the presentation operation control by the process of step S627, the display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  Next, specific examples of various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  As an example, when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled to the probable change state, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the jackpot type is “probable change”, and the jackpot gaming state is controlled. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, for example, a probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP3 in the effect processing during jackpot control shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 (step S607 in FIG. 31) and becomes a promotion selection effect. The production operation is started (step S608). When the promotion effect selection end timing is reached (step S612; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is set to start the effect operation that becomes the promotion effect A, for example, corresponding to the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP3. By performing (step S613), the image display device 5 displays an effect image of the promotion effect A in which one character appears as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the push-pull detection period is reached (step S614; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation by the promotion effect (step S616), and the image display device 5 is set in FIG. As shown in B), an effect image that prompts an instruction operation (push-pull operation) to the operation button 32 is displayed.

  When an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 by the player is detected (step S615; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, in accordance with the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP3, the promotion effect. By performing the setting for re-starting the effect operation of B from the beginning (step S617), after the suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 32C is executed on the image display device 5, FIG. ), An effect image of promotion effect B in which two characters appear is displayed.

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation by the promotion effect (step S616), and as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the decorative display is variably displayed on the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), the final stop symbols constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are derived and displayed to notify that the transition control to the probability variation state is to be performed after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  As another example, when it is not controlled to the probable change state before the start of the big hit gaming state, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, for example, a probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP2 in the effect processing during jackpot control shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 (step S607 in FIG. 31), and the promotion selection effect. The production operation is started (step S608). When the promotion effect selection end timing is reached (step S612; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is set to start the effect operation that becomes the promotion effect A, for example, corresponding to the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP2. By performing (step S613), the image display device 5 displays an effect image of the promotion effect A in which one character appears as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the push-pull detection period is reached (step S614; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation by the promotion effect (step S616), and the image display device 5 is set in FIG. An effect image that prompts an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 as shown in H) is displayed.

  Then, when an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 by the player is detected (step S615; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, in accordance with the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP2, the promotion effect. By performing the setting for re-starting the effect operation of A from the beginning (step S617), after the suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 32 (I) is executed on the image display device 5, FIG. ), An effect image of promotion effect A in which one character appears is displayed.

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation by the promotion effect (step S616), and as a result, variable display of decorative symbols is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (L), the final stop symbol constituting the normal jackpot combination is derived and displayed to notify that the transition control to the probability change state is not performed after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  As another example, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the probable change state before the start of the big hit game state, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. In the case of the big hit control effect processing shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, first, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the probability change end effect pattern of the probability change end SP3 (step S620 in FIG. 30), and this determination. Corresponding to the result, by performing the setting for starting the production operation that becomes the battle production A (step S621), the image display device 5 has two enemy characters as shown in FIG. An effect image of the battle effect A that appears is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the push-pull detection period is reached (step S622; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation by the battle effect (step S624), and the image display device 5 is displayed in FIG. As shown in B), an effect image that prompts an instruction operation (push-pull operation) to the operation button 32 is displayed.

  When an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 by the player is detected (step S623; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, in response to the probability change end effect pattern of the probability change end SP3, the battle effect. After performing the suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 33 (C) on the image display device 5 by performing the setting for redoing the effect operation of B from the beginning (step S625), FIG. 33 (D The effect image of battle effect B in which only one enemy character appears as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control performs settings for controlling the effect operation by the battle effect (step S624), and the image display device 5 is set to the ally character as shown in FIGS. 33 (E) to (G). After displaying the effect image that wins the enemy character, the effect image as shown in FIG. 33 (H) is displayed to notify that the probability variation state continues.

  Furthermore, as another example, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the probability change state before the start of the jackpot gaming state, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the jackpot type is “probability variation”, and the jackpot gaming state In the case of the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, for example, the probability change end effect pattern of the probability change end SP2 (step S620 in FIG. 30). Corresponding to the result, by performing the setting for starting the rendering operation as the battle rendering A (step S621), the image display device 5 has two enemy characters as shown in FIG. An effect image of the battle effect A that appears is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the push-pull detection period is reached (step S622; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation by the battle effect (step S624), and the image display device 5 is displayed in FIG. As shown in B), an effect image that prompts an instruction operation (push-pull operation) to the operation button 32 is displayed.

  When an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 by the player is detected (step S623; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, in response to the probability change end effect pattern of the probability change end SP2, battle effect. By performing the setting for re-starting the effect operation of A from the beginning (step S625), after the suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 34C is executed on the image display device 5, FIG. The effect image of battle effect A in which two enemy characters appear again is displayed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for controlling the effect operation due to the battle effect (step S624), and the image display device 5 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 34 (E) to (I). After displaying the effect image defeated by the enemy character, the effect image as shown in FIG. 34 (J) is displayed to notify that the probability change state is ended.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the promotion effect may be re-executed from the beginning in the middle thereof, and thus an unexpectedness can be given. In this case, since the promotion effect (for example, promotion effect B), which is more likely to be controlled in a probable state than the first promotion effect (for example, promotion effect A), may be re-executed. Can attract attention.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, after the promotion selection effect is executed and it is determined that either the promotion effect A or the promotion effect B is executed, it is notified that the transition control to the probability change state is notified. In the meantime, on the condition that an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the operation button 32 by the player is detected, the suggestion effect is executed and the promotion effect is executed again from the beginning. Can improve their willingness to participate.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the promotion effect A and the promotion effect B that can be selected by the player in the promotion selection effect can be compared, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in the setting of the probability change notification effect pattern determination table 159 shown in FIG. 13A, the rate at which either the promotion effect A or the promotion effect B is re-executed from the beginning during the promotion effect A is 67%. On the other hand, the rate at which the promotion effect B is re-executed from the beginning during the promotion effect B is 50%. With this setting, when the promotion effect A is executed first, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the promotion effect B is executed first, and the promotion effect is executed again from the beginning. Even when the promotion effect A with low reliability controlled to the probability change state is executed, the promotion effect B with high reliability controlled to the probability change state is executed again from the beginning, in other words, control to the probability change state is performed. Since the degree to which the level of reliability is increased occurs at a high rate, the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the battle effect may be re-executed from the beginning in the middle of the game, so that unexpectedness can be given. Also, in this case, a battle effect (for example, battle effect B) that is more likely to be controlled in a more probable state than the initial battle effect (for example, battle effect A) may be re-executed. Can attract attention.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation button 32 by the player after the fact that one of the battle effects A and the battle effects B is determined until it is notified that the probability variation state is continued. On the condition that the instruction operation (push-pull operation) is detected, the suggestion effect is executed and the battle effect is re-executed from the beginning, so that the player's willingness to participate can be improved. .

  Further, in the setting of the probability variation end effect pattern determination table 159 shown in FIG. 14A, the ratio that either the battle effect A or the battle effect B is re-executed from the beginning during the battle effect A is 67%. On the other hand, the ratio that the battle effect B is re-executed from the beginning in the middle of the battle effect B is 50%. With this setting, when the battle effect A is executed first, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the battle effect B is executed first, and the promotion effect is re-executed from the beginning. Even if the battle effect A with low reliability in which the probability variation state is low is executed, the battle effect B with high reliability in which the probability variation state is continued is re-executed from the beginning, in other words, the reliability in which the probability variation state continues. As the degree of rank increases at a high rate, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a special advance notice effect that is executed only once during the control of the big hit game state, in addition to the step up action and the character display notice effect that are repeatedly executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect becomes troublesome and can perform multiple types of effects, preventing the fall of interest.

  As shown in FIG. 15, even when the types of battle effects are the same, the effect times at which the notice effects are executed are different (the allocation of the effect times each time is different among the predetermined overall effect times). A plurality of battle performance patterns are provided. As a result, the battle performance is surprising and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the reliability with which the jackpot type is “probability change” is different for each of the plurality of battle effect patterns provided in this way. Since the rate at which the probability variation state continues varies depending on the type of battle effect, attention is paid to the effect mode of the battle effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability display state is not controlled before the start of the big hit gaming state, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the promotion effect A In the above description, the promotion selection effect that can select any one of the promotion effects B is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” when the probability display state is controlled before the big hit gaming state is started, and the big hit gaming state is set. Also when controlled, the battle selection effect which can select either the battle effect A or the battle effect B may be performed. In this way, the battle effect A and the battle effect B that can be selected by the player in the battle selection effect can be compared, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as a battle effect including a notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect may be performed prior to the execution of the battle effect based on the jackpot type. Then, when the battle effect is re-executed from the beginning, the effect mode of the notice effect may be ranked up. In this way, since both the battle effect and the notice effect may be ranked up, the interest of the game is improved.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as what makes the kind of the promotion effect A and the promotion effect B different by varying the number of characters who appear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of promotion effect may be varied by varying the number of rounds to be started. For example, the promotion effect that starts when the number of rounds is “7” may be “promotion effect A”, and the promotion effect that starts when the number of rounds is “10” may be “promotion effect B”. In the probability change notification effect pattern of the probability change notification HP3, the promotion effect (promotion effect A) is started when the number of rounds is “7”, and the promotion effect is temporarily stopped before the effect result is derived. When “10”, the promotion effect (promotion effect B) may be executed again from the beginning.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation end effect has been described as being executed during the control of the big hit gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability change end effect is performed during variable display of decorative symbols. It may be done. For example, when the big hit flag is on in step S261 shown in FIG. 23 (step S261; Yes), a variation pattern with a probable end effect may be selected in step S272. Then, when the variation pattern with the probability variation end effect is selected, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, in response to the effect control CPU 120 receiving such a change pattern designation command, a battle effect that constitutes a probability change end effect in the decorative symbol change setting process of step S161 shown in FIG. After performing the setting for executing the process, the decoration design changing process of step S162 is executed to execute the battle effect during the variable display of the decoration design, and after the effect result of the battle effect is displayed, The variable display may be terminated and controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A according to the winning order of each game ball, regardless of whether the game ball has won at the first start winning port or the second starting winning port. It was described that a special figure game using the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is used as a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. The game may be executed with priority over the figure game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is also described. The invention can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of various effect operations by executing the decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU performs steps S551 to S555 shown in FIG. 28 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. Processing may be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Alternatively, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, the display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 determines in steps S554B, S554C, S555B, and S555C shown in FIG. A display control command corresponding to the effect control pattern may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of which type of jackpot is determined, in the jackpot game state, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 29 seconds). A round game in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player by opening the grand prize opening in a period until nine (9) winning balls are generated. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the big hit gaming state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player (the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate). There may be a jackpot type (probability) in which a round game is executed in which the period is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period. In the above embodiment, the number of executions of the round game, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, is described as being the first round number (for example, “15”). The number of executions of the round game may be a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number. Furthermore, the small hit gaming state may be controlled based on the variable display result being “small hit”, and the gaming state may not be changed after the small hit gaming state ends. Instead of, or in addition to, the case where the big hit type is “Sudden” or the variable display result is “Small hit”, the case where “Suddenly short” or “Suddenly normal” is provided. May be. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value as “sudden shortening” or “suddenly uncertain change”. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the table data allocated to a jackpot type may be included. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the period when the big winning opening is opened by the open / close plate is the same as in the case where the big hit type is “surprise”. The round game in the second period is executed for the second number of rounds, and after the end of the round game, it may be controlled to be in a time-saving state, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “surprise”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the open / close plate is the same as the case where the big hit type is “surprise”. The round game in the second period is executed for the second number of rounds, and after the end of the round game, it may be controlled in the normal state, unlike the case where the big hit type is “surprise”. As a result, the player's expectation for the gaming state that is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state in which the round game in which the second winning period is executed for the second round period is the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate. Can enhance and improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... operation unit 31 ... operation detection switch 100 ... game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
Special state control means for controlling to a special state more advantageous than the normal state;
Notification effect determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of notification effects;
Notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect based on the determination result of the notification effect determination means;
With
The notification effect executing means includes
As the notification effect, a first notification effect, a second notification effect that notifies that the special state continues with a higher probability than the first notification effect, and the first notification effect after executing the first notification effect. Alternatively, it is possible to execute either the third notification effect that executes the second notification effect by executing the suggestion effect that suggests that the second notification effect is executed, and executes the second notification effect. The first notification effect is not executed after
A gaming machine characterized by that.